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700925 07/2012
Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com
Table of Contents
Topic Page#
General Precautions...........................................1-2
Safety Information ..............................................3
Warranty...........................................................4-6
Routine Maintenance.........................................7-8
Maintenance Schedule...7
Maintenance Points...8
Safety Features.....................................................9
Start-up & Controls.............................................10
Safety Interlock System...10
Starting the Mower...10
Controls...10
Operation............................................................11
Mowing...11
Cut Height Setting...11
OCDC (Operator Controlled Discharge Chute)...12
Mowing Speed...12
Steering Speed Control Levers...13
Shutdown............................................................14
Shutdown Procedures...14
Moving the Mower Without Power...14
Bypass Valve...14
Maintenance & Repair.........................................15
Blade Replacement...15
Under Deck Cleaning...15
Battery Maintenance...15
Mower Cleaning & Off-season Storage...15
Drive Belt Adjustment...16
Drive Belt Replacement...16
Belt Routing...17
Preparation for New Mowing Season...17
Notes..............................................................18-20